The sight of frenzied fashion fans grabbing highly coveted (or highly discounted) clothes isn't a surprise—just witness the competitive spirit of an Alexander Wang sample sale, or the gotta-have-it debut of Versace for H&M. But watching grown women drop their Vuittons to the floor so they can grab hold of an actual person is something else, and it happened multiple times yesterday at The Webster boutique in Miami.

That was the scene when Stella McCartney arrived to celebrate her current collection with a tea party—albeit one where the china cups were filled with Veuve Clicquot, and the pastries shared space with six-inch heels. Maybe it was the bubbly, maybe it was the fact that McCartney is seldom in town, or maybe it was the fact that she just won BFA's Designer of the Year, but when she arrived—wearing her own jacquard dress—she was immediately mobbed by fans, many literally clinging to her dress, and all requesting she pose with them for Facebook and Instagram photos. Among the acolytes was Tumblr fashion director Valentine Uhovski, Christie's VP Capera Ryan, and actress Marcia Cross.

real women who actually have to work in their clothes, but it's also very feminine."

After McCartney's fan mob dispersed, she spoke with ELLE.com about her upcoming collection, her SPF demands, and talking to strangers in the bathroom.

ELLE: When you walked into The Webster, every woman here bolted towards you. Is it overwhelming to receive that kind of attention?

Stella McCartney: No, I think it's kind of what happens to you, if you're lucky. I'd rather people turn up than not, right? And of course I'd rather have people be enthusiastic. I feel very lucky to have that kind of woman buying my clothes, but I'm not offended or embarrassed by the fact that I design clothes for women to wear. So when I meet women who love my clothes, it's a really good, straightforward thing. It makes me feel like I'm doing my job right.

SM: I hate those kinds of questions! I'm never good at those. The music one, and the "What are you going to pack on holiday?" I'm really boring with those.

ELLE: As long as we're on forbidden questions, can you tell us anything about your Fall 2013 collection?

SM: Probably not! But I will say we've nearly finished it, and it's looking good. It's going to be really strong, I hope. I get really excited about the Spring and the Fall collections, so hopefully it'll be a good one…and that's all I can say!

ELLE: Do you remember the first time you saw someone—a stranger—wearing something you designed?

SM: No, I really can't remember. But I can tell you something that happened to me just now that has to do with that. It's funny. I was just at Art Basel before I came here. I was in the ladies' room, and there was a woman queuing in front of me who had one of my tops on. I went, "Oh, that's a nice top!" And she looked at me kind of blankly, and she was like, "Thanks?"

ELLE: Was she sort of saying, "Why are you talking to me about my blouse in a random bathroom?"

SM: She obviously didn't know who I was, and I was like, "Oh, great." But I get a real kick out of it, seeing people wear my designs. After visiting Art Basel, I come out here, and I see a girl in my shorts, and I'm like, "Yes! You're wearing one of ours!" I love it. I truly love it.